Prof. Saad F. Alafnan is a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Chemical Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). He has expertise in multiscale modeling, subsurface energy systems, and carbon storage. His research focuses on understanding fluid transport and reactive processes in complex porous media, with applications in sustainable energy and advanced materials. Professor Alafnan’s work bridges fundamental modeling with practical challenges in energy systems, and he actively contributes to advancing interdisciplinary research and academic program development in chemical and energy engineering.